Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise
Western Downs Development Status Report
June 2020 www.tsbe.com.au
WESTERN DOWNS DEVELOPMENT STATUS REPORT The Western Downs, located in the agricultural heartland of Southern Queensland, is a region experiencing strong economic growth, investment and consistently high employment. The region is well known for its rich agriculture and great liveability, but its biggest wealth is in its people and communities. Home to a growing population of 34,500 people, the Western Downs is a region known for welcoming industry and innovation as well as extending its country hospitality to all new residents and businesses. The Western Downs Development Status Report is a document produced in partnership with Western Downs Regional Council and is updated annually. It equips readers with knowledge including costs, locations and estimated completion dates for known developments in the Western Downs region across infrastructure and services, property development, building and construction, resources and renewable energy projects. Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) is committed to fostering and facilitating the sustainable growth and development of the region and works with stakeholders across the Western Downs to support the local business community. TSBE supports regional businesses through the delivery of information, business support programs, advocacy and regional promotion, as well as membership services to many local businesses. The cornerstones of the economy are agriculture, intensive agriculture, energy and manufacturing — industries which continue to boast a significant number of projects in the pipeline for the Western Downs area. TSBE and Western Downs Regional Council hope this report will encourage further investment in the region, while also providing businesses with important information to help them explore new opportunities.
Port of Brisbane Moonie
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Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport
Disclaimer: Significant care has been taken to confirm the currency and accuracy of all material provided within this report. TSBE holds no responsibility for errors or omissions and will ensure that any changes in projects are included in subsequent editions.
MAYOR’S FOREWORD The Western Downs is built on a strong sense of community pride and diverse economic opportunities which make our region a wonderful place to live, work, and visit. With our unique location just a two and a half-hour drive from Brisbane and three hours from the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, the Western Downs is well placed to thrive as a strong regional centre, offering innovative and diverse development opportunities. Our region has the perfect mix of strong industry, rich cultural experiences and good old-fashioned country charm, which is underpinned by four economic pillars; agriculture, intensive agriculture, energy and manufacturing. Agriculture is a founding pillar of our region’s economy and continues to hold its place with a long-standing reputation for being resilient, sustainable and modern. The Western Downs is the heart of Australia’s beef production, with a massive 42% of the national feedlot capacity located within 200 kilometres of Dalby. Each year, over 200,000 cattle are sold through the Dalby Regional Saleyards, making it the largest same-day prime and store cattle yards in the country. We are continuing to see modern advances in intensive agriculture, and the industry continues to grow with expansions right across the region. Our region is also recognised as the ‘Energy Capital of Australia’ and we continue to see strong investment, particularly in renewables. As a Council, we have approved 21 solar farms in the region and we continue to see new projects coming online, such as wind farm developments at Dulacca and the construction of Queensland’s largest grid-scale battery near Wandoan. Our prime location, environmental conditions, and access to existing transmission infrastructure create investment opportunities which rival any other region in the country, and deliver a myriad of additional opportunities for growth, benefiting a range of industries - particularly in the area of manufacturing. This wholistic success is driven by our modern, award-winning Planning Scheme which takes a proactive approach towards appropriate developments in the region, which is one of the best in the state. This growing and diverse economy has also led to brand new opportunities to showcase our region and increase our presence as a vibrant tourist destination. As a Council, we are committed to growing the region’s reputation for visitors and residents alike, and that’s why we have committed to invest $64 million to accelerate major projects across the region, in partnership with other levels of government. We’ve got so many exciting projects in the pipeline that capitalise on the unique beauty of our region, including major redevelopments at key regional locations and tourist spots, and delivering new and exciting drawcards for the region’s future, such as new mountain bike trails at the Bunya Mountains, a revitalisation of the Miles CBD, and a brand new public space on Cunningham Street in Dalby. We’re excited about the future of the Western Downs and we invite you to be a part of it. Mayor Paul McVeigh Western Downs Regional Council
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Western Downs is a powerhouse in regional Queensland with some of the strongest investment per capita in the country. The Western Downs Development Status Report research has identified $6.91 billion of development within the region at various stages, further demonstrating the confidence and opportunity that exists across the area. With $2.44 billion in ‘projects underway’ and a strong line-up of ‘proposed projects’ and ‘approved and waiting projects’, the Western Downs is well primed to continue their growth trend. Agriculture remains to underpin the region’s economy, with the last Agricultural Census showing intensive livestock accounting for 47.7% (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2016) of output in value terms. Unsurprisingly, it is seven new or expanding feedlot developments that make up the entirety of major property development projects covered within the report. This major energy hub - aptly named ‘Energy Capital of Queensland’ - is seeing an influx of renewable energy projects generating almost $4 billion, with most of this either already underway ($2.39 billion) or approved and awaiting commencement ($1.36 billion). A number of the largest renewable energy projects included in the report are the Western Downs Green Power Hub, this 400MW solar farm will be located near the Kogan Creek Power Station, and the Wandoan South Solar Project $1.5 billion 1GW project which is currently under construction 50kms north of Miles. There are 25 solar and wind farm projects listed in the report. The Coal Seam Gas (CSG) sector has continued to deliver extensive investment into the Western Downs economy for the last decade. This report shows a strong line-up of expansion projects across the CSG industry, as well as new investments continuing thanks to demand for domestic gas supply security. The multi-billion dollar Surat Gas Project by Arrow Energy is a world-scale project to commercialise most of our Surat Basin gas reserves (about five trillion cubic feet) and will operate for over 27 years. Arrow will commence construction of more than 600 phase one wells in 2020 and is on track to deliver first gas from the project in 2021. Agriculture continues to weather the seasons and back itself with plenty of capital being invested into the expansion of their strongest sectors. Their lucrative international export markets are capturing the attention of many producers. With all this activity in the Western Downs, infrastructure and services investments worth more than $26.51 million are in motion to support the growth. Local, State and Federal Government funded road projects make up the majority of the current investment, one of the largest being the $7.5 million road and footpath flood damage maintenance, after the flood events of January 2020. $8.86 million is being spent on current building and construction projects across the region and is set to deliver upgrades to recreational and public areas, expanded public and private school facilities, a new healthcare centre and pharmacy at Bell and a $5 million livestock processing facility upgrade in Jimbour, increasing the capacity to 1,200 pig or 300 cattle per day. This is off the back of many recently completed developments as per this report.
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PROJECTS PROPOSED
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Western Downs Regional Council
$1.49
2021
Improve use of space, accessibility and street presence to create an entertainment/cultural hub.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Chinchilla
Upgrade amenity assets and day use facilities to create an attractive and inviting waterside recreation space.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - Lake Broadwater Strategic Tourism
Dalby
Improvement of amenities and enhance opportunities for connection with the surrounding environment.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - Russell Park Mountain Bike Trails Strategic Tourism
Bunya Mountains
Construction of 30km mountain bike trails of international standard.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
Mid-2021
Accelerated Major Projects - Caliguel Lagoon Strategic Tourism
Condamine
Improvement to amenities and community recreational space.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - Thomas Jack Park
Dalby
Upgrade of the park by increasing accessibility and connectivity, and construction of new activity/play areas.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - 120 Cunningham Street
Dalby
Transforming this important centrally located site into a substantial tourism and green space asset for the community.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - Miles CBD Streetscape
Miles
Redevelopment of Miles CBD streetscape that will generate a vibrant main street and encourage tourists and commuters to stop and spend time.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - Miles VIC/ Historical Village Entrance and Landscaping
Miles
Upgrade of Miles VIC and Miles Historical Village Museum precinct inclusive of major landscaping, building facade and interior design improvements.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - Wandoan Waterloo Plains Park
Wandoan
Landscaping and upgrade of the wetlands area with introduction of street furniture and improvements to the recreational space.
Western Downs Regional Council
TBC
TBC
Accelerated Major Projects - MyALL107 Redevelopment
Dalby
Redevelopment of the building and surrounds to deliver aesthetic and functional improvements.
Western Downs Regional Council
$14
TBC
Wambo Street OLC Project
Chinchilla
Upgrade of intersection and Inverai Road to kerb and channel.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.59
2021
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Sherwood Road Upgrade
Miles
Upgrade and reseal Sherwood Road.
Accelerated Major Projects - Chinchilla Cultural Precinct
Chinchilla
Accelerated Major Projects - Chinchilla Weir Strategic Tourism
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PROJECTS PROPOSED
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Chinchilla Hospital
$3
TBC
Chinchilla Christian College
$5
TBC
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Chinchilla Hospital
Chinchilla
Upgrade of existing surgical theatre, refurbish existing maternity ward and associated site works and services.
Chinchilla Christian College - School Building Extension
Chinchilla
Extend school building, seven new classrooms, covered ball court, storage area, toilets, car park and associated works and services.
PROJECTS PROPOSED
RESOURCES Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Elimatta Project
Wandoan
Thermal coal project currently in feasibility stage. Key project infrastructure includes a coal handling and processing plant, rail load-out facility, tailings storage facilities, spoil dumps, mining voids, site water management dams. Predicted mine life cycle is 40 years.
New Hope Coal
$30
TBC
Collingwood Project
Wandoan
Thermal coal project in feasibility stage. Key project infrastructure includes open-cut coal mine, coal handling and processing infrastructure, rail infrastructure, including a 7km rail spur connecting to the proposed Surat Basin Rail line, 23km high-voltage transmission line connecting to the proposed Wandoan substation, water supply pipeline from Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir or Dawson River.
New Hope Coal
$652
TBC
The Woori Project
Wandoan
Thermal coal project in feasibility stage. Key project infrastructure includes open-cut coal mine, coal handling and processing infrastructure, rail infrastructure.
New Hope Coal
TBC
TBC
The Range Project
Wandoan
Thermal coal project in feasibility stage. Key project infrastructure includes a coal handling and processing plant, rail load-out facility, rail line connection to Port of Gladstone, tailings storage facilities, spoil dumps, mining voids, site water management dams.
Stanmore Coal (subject to takeover offer from Golden Investment (Australia) Pty Ltd)
$599
TBC
Range Project
Miles
Domestic gas tenement exploration permits, covering 77 sq km.
Central Petroleum Incitec Pivot JV (50/50)
$50
2022
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PROJECTS PROPOSED
RESOURCES
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Australia Pacific LNG
$550
TBC
Four exploration permits covering 870 sq km.
New Hope Coal
TBC
TBC
Wandoan
One exploration permit covering 298 sq km.
Waratah Coal
TBC
TBC
Columboola Project
Miles
One exploration permit (Columboola) covering 538 sq km.
Metro Mining
TBC
TBC
Clifford Project
Wandoan
Two exploration permits covering 1,161 sq km.
Stanmore Coal
TBC
TBC
Bundi Project Underground Longwall
Wandoan
Three exploration permits covering 489.6 sq km.
Metro Mining
TBC
TBC
Surat Basin Coal Project
Wandoan
Covering 73.84 sq km. Development footprint is 1,700 ha.
Moreton Resources
TBC
Late 2022
Surat Coal Project
Chinchilla
Three exploration permits covering 352 sq km.
United QLD / Pan Asia JV
TBC
TBC
Parknook Facility Project
Dalby
Covering 132 sq km approx.
Armour Energy
TBC
Late 2021
Tag Oil - Surat and Bowen Basins PLR201718-2-8
Tara
Covering 480 sq km approx.
Tag Oil Ltd
TBC
TBC
Tag Oil -Surat and Bowen Basins PLR201718-2-10
Tara
Covering 552 sq km approx.
Tag Oil Ltd
TBC
TBC
Gas Exploration PLR20181-2
Chinchilla
Covering 18 sq km (six sub-blocks).
Armour Energy / APLNG JV (10/90)
TBC
TBC
Project Venus
Miles
50 sub-blocks, 154 sq km, prospective for unconventional and shale oil and gas.
Real Energy / Strata-X JV (50/50)
TBC
TBC
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Origin - Project Ironbark
Tara
Ironbark coal seam gas project is currently in the exploration and appraisal stage. When fully operational, this project will see up to 800 new wells, ponds, gas and water gathering networks, two gas processing facilities and gas pipelines.
Darling Downs Project
Dalby
Strathpine Project
PROJECTS PROPOSED
RENEWABLES Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Wambo Wind Farm (Diamondy)
Bunya Mountains
Construction of 500MW wind farm and enabling civil works.
Renewable Energy Partners (REP) & Cubico Sustainable Investments
TBC
TBC
Renewable Energy Facility
Kumbarilla
200ha PC solar farm.
Elecseed Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
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PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Western Downs Regional Council
$4.80
2021
Replacement of Tara Pool.
Western Downs Regional Council
$3
2021
Regional
Various painting packages to maintain community hall portfolio.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.16
2021
Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Showgrounds Enhancements
Regional
Showgrounds upgrades in Dalby and Tara. Includes building construction, electrical and sewerage upgrades.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.83
2021
Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Civic Centres Updates
Regional
Various enhancements and maintenance initiatives.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.16
2021
Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Sporting Facilities Upgrades
Regional
Building replacement.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.08
2021
Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Improvements to Local Parks and Gardens
Regional
Improvements across regional parks and open spaces including upgrade of equipment and landscaping.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.13
2021
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Tara Lagoon Parklands Project
Tara
Building a new recreational space including additional pathways, boardwalks and caravan parking, a children's playground and lighting.
Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Tara Pool Upgrade
Tara
Accelerated Infrastructure Program - Painting of Various Community Halls
Photo provided by WDRC
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PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Livestock Processing Facility - Jimbour Beef and Bacon
Jimbour East
Three stage upgrade of existing beef and bacon abattoir, increasing capacity to 1,200 pigs or 300 cattle per day. Construction expected to take approximately four years.
Wattlevilla Pty Ltd
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
$5
Est. 2023
PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Ms P M & Mr J A Fletcher
$1
TBC
Mr D E Flett
TBC
TBC
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Jimbour East Feedlot
Jimbour East
Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (1000 SCU Feedlot).
Hopeland Feedlot
Hopeland
149 SCU feedlot.
PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT
RESOURCES Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Cameby Downs Extension Exploration Project
Miles
Extension of mining lease to include 35 million tonnes covering 68.165 sq km over 75 years.
Yancoal
TBC
TBC
Photo provided by WDRC
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PROJECTS APPROVED AND AWAITING COMMENCEMENT
RENEWABLES
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
RES Australian Pty Ltd
$50
TBC
250MW solar farm near the Kogan Creek Power Station in Hopeland. The solar farm will be capable of delivering up to 250MW of renewable energy and consist of up to 900,000 solar PV panels on 500ha and potential battery storage of up to 50MW.
Yellow Solar and Tilt Renewables
$500
TBC
Dalby
Proposed installation and operation of up to a 20MW solar farm utilising PV (photovoltaic) modules and battery storage facility.
FRV (Fotowatio Renewable Ventures)
$60
TBC
Dulacca Wind / Solar Farm
Dulacca
Construction of a 240MW, 43 turbine wind farm (up to 250m high), civil and earthworks, battery storage.
RES Australian Pty Ltd C/Icubed Consulting
$450
Mid-2022
Warhook Solar Farm
Hookswood
200MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
Engie Renewables Australia
$150
Late 2021
Daystar Energy Solar Farm
Columboola
100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
Daystar Energy
TBC
TBC
Ubergy Solar Farm
Baking Board
125MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
Ubergy Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Everleigh Solar Park
Crossroads
150MW solar farm, associated connection infrastructure and battery storage facilities.
Everleigh Solar Park Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Edenvale Solar Park
Crossroads
280MW solar farm, associated connection infrastructure and battery storage facilities.
Edenvale Solar Park Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Blue Grass Solar Farm (formerly Cameby)
Cameby
463ha greenfield construction of a 148MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
X-Elio Australia Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Jimbour East Solar Farm
Jimbour East
Greenfield construction of a 200MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
X-Elio Australia Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Renewable Energy Facility
Rywung
150MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
SMK Consultants for Solar Projects Australia Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Chances Plain Solar Farm
Chances Plain
100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
Juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd
$150
TBC
Dulacca Solar Farm
Dulacca
100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
Juwi Renewable Energy Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Renewable Energy Facility
Dalby
Greenfield development of a 20MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
The Western Downs Solar Project
Hopeland
FRV - Dalby Solar Farm
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PROJECTS UNDERWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$6.70
2020
Restoring road and footpaths from flood damage caused in the flood events of January 2020.
Western Downs Regional Council
$7.50
2021
Jandowae
Wastewater Treatment Plant modification.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.24
2020
Haystack Road Reconstruct
Brigalow
Reconstruction of Haystack Road.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.72
2020
Nandi Road Reconstruction
Dalby
Reconstruction of Nandi Road.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.73
2020
Drillham South Road Upgrade
Drillham
Upgrade of Drillham South Road.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.82
2020
Digital Billboards
Regional
Installation of digital billboards in Dalby and Chinchilla.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.65
2020
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
One Arm Creek Bridge
Wandoan
Replacement of timber bridge and associated civil works.
Road and Footpath Flood Damage Maintenance
Regional
Jandowae Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade
PROJECTS UNDERWAY
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Chinchilla State School
Chinchilla
Construction of three netball courts, double cricket nets, stand-alone office and associated works and services.
Chinchilla State School
$0.51
Mid 2021
Tara Hospital Helipad
Tara
Construction of new helipad, pavement, demolition works, line marking and associated electrical systems.
Tara Hospital
$0.35
2020
Dalby Christian College Enrichment Building
Dalby
Construction of six new classroom blocks, library, demolish existing buildings and associated works and services.
Dalby Christian College
$2
TBC
Health Care Centre and Pharmacy
Bell
Construction of pharmacy and healthcare centre with seven car parking spaces, single PWD car parking space and associated works and services.
Adisa Pty Ltd
$1
TBC
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PROJECTS UNDERWAY
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Hinz Grazing Company Pty Ltd
$1
TBC
1,000 SCU cattle feedlot, commodities and storage shed, feedlot yards and associated infrastructure.
Beef Connect Pty Ltd
$1
TBC
Roche Creek
Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (999 SCU feedlot).
Mr M O'Farrell
$1
TBC
Warrigal Hills Feedlot Expansion
Grosmont
Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (5,418 SCU feedlot).
Mr A J Thorne
$5.15
TBC
Bottle Tree Feedlot Expansion
Greenswamp
40,000 SCU expansion of the Stanbroke Beef Bottle Tree Feedlot and upgrade of associated infrastructure.
Stanbroke Beef Pty Ltd
$20
TBC
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Bimbian Plains Feedlot
Drillham South
Extension of existing cattle feedlot to accommodate an additional 1,000 SCU.
Roche Creek Cattle Feedlot
Roche Creek
Cattle Feedlot Extension
PROJECTS UNDERWAY RESOURCES Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Surat Gas Project (SGP) Phase One
Tipton, Daandine, Kogan, Stratheden
Phase One will see construction of more than 600 wells over 27 years, delivering first gas in 2021. Over the full 27 year life of all proposed phases of the Surat Gas Project, Arrow expects to develop around five TCF of natural gas.
Arrow Energy
TBC
2022
Surat Gas Project - Brine Ponds
Chinchilla
Construction of two brine storage ponds and associated civil works.
Arrow/ PetroChina JV
$2
Late 2020
Photo provided by Arrow Energy
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PROJECTS UNDERWAY
RENEWABLES Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Construction Cost ($M)
Est. Completion Date
Beelbee Solar Farm
Kogan
Construction of 150MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure and site facilities.
APA Group
$395
TBC
The Gangarri Solar Project
Woleebee
Stage One is a greenfield construction of a 120MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure, with a further 130MW. Stage Two proposed.
Shell Australia Pty Ltd
TBC
TBC
Chinchilla Solar Farm
Burncluith
Construction of a new greenfield 100MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure.
First Solar Australia Pty Ltd
$200
2021
Columboola Solar Farm
Hookswood
Greenfield construction of a 162MW solar farm and associated connection infrastructure, including battery storage.
Luminous Energy Pty Ltd
$300
TBC
The Western Downs Green Power Hub
Hopeland
Construction of a three stage 500MW solar farm with battery storage and associated connection infrastructure.
Neoen Australia
TBC
Early 2022
The Wandoan South Solar Project
Wooleebee
1000MW solar farm and 100MW (150MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to be constructed in three stages. The greenfield construction project will include more than three million solar panels, connection infrastructure, civil and earthworks.
Vena Energy
$1,500
Stage 1AA mid-2021
Photo provided by APA Group
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PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Construction Cost ($M)
Renewables and Resources Produce the Limit (PtL)
Surat Basin
Enabling Arrow to run existing compression facilities to their maximum design limits, increasing their current Surat production by up to 30%.
Arrow Energy
$100
Talinga Orana Gas Gathering Station Project
Chinchilla
Construction of gas gathering station, two train compressors, switch room, mechanical installations and associated civil works.
Origin Energy
$50
Project Atlas
Wandoan / Miles
Field Compression Processing facility and pipeline connection to Darling Downs Pipeline for new domestic gas tenements.
Senex Energy
$400
Darling Downs Solar Farm - Stage 1
Beelbee
Construction of 110MW solar farm, associated connection infrastructure and potential for 100MW of battery storage.
APA Group
$395
Chinchilla (Baking Board) Solar Farm
Chinchilla
20MW Solar PV Farm covering a maximum area of 251ha with a single axis tracking system. Includes the construction of an on site 132/33 kV substation to be connected to the existing 132 kV transmission line crossing the site.
Impact Investment Group (IIG)
$50
Coopers Gap Wind Farm
Cooranga North
Construction of a 453MW wind farm. Construction included 123 turbines, site facilities access roads electrical substation and connection infrastructure.
AGL
$850
Roads and Infrastructure Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Chinchilla Open Level Rail Crossing Upgrade
Chinchilla
Upgraded safety at the open level rail crossing, where the western Queensland Rail line intersects with the Warrego Highway and Wambo Street.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$16
West Moreton Rail Bridge Upgrade
Ipswich Chinchilla
Upgraded 18 timber rail bridges between Ipswich and Chinchilla on the West Moreton Rail Line.
Queensland Rail
$28
Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Dalby Eastern Access Upgrade
Dalby
Upgraded highway and improved safety at the various intersections and accesses from adjacent industrial and commercial developments on the eastern outskirts of Dalby.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$56
Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Dalby Western Access Upgrade
Dalby
Upgraded highway and improved safety at the various intersections and accesses from adjacent industrial development on the western outskirts of Dalby.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$35
Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Dalby - Miles Overtaking Lanes
Dalby - Miles
Provided additional overtaking lanes at regular intervals, in both directions, between Dalby and Miles.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$35
Dalby-Kogan Road Widening
Kogan
Widening pavement and associated civil works.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$3
Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Miles Western Access Upgrade
Miles
Widen, reconstructed and repaired approximately 1.7km of the Warrego Highway from the Leichhardt Highway south intersection to beyond the Leichhardt Highway north intersection on the western outskirts of Miles.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$24
Warrego Highway Upgrade Program: Drillham to Palardo Upgrade
Drillham
Rehabilitated and strengthened the road surface and widen sections of the road between Drillham and the Palardo turnoff.
Department of Transport and Main Roads
$11
Clifford Road (CH 24.54 31.48) Bitumen Upgrade Stage 2
Wandoan
Bitumen upgrade of Clifford Road.
Western Downs Regional Council
$8.30
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PROJECTS RECENTLY COMPLETED Construction Cost ($M)
Project Name
Location
Description
Proponent
Kents Road (CH 7.22 13.87) Upgrade
Jimbour
Upgrade of Kents Road.
Western Downs Regional Council
$1.32
Bundi Road - Ch. 32.480 to 33.780 Design and Construction (QGC)
Bundi
Design and Construction of Bundy Road.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.35
Scoullers Road (CH 25.00 77.53) Reconstruction and Widening (Origin)
Goombi
Reconstruction and Widening of Scoullers Road.
Western Downs Regional Council
$1.05
Bundi Road Bridge Replacement at Ch 1.3
Wandoan
Replacement of Bundi Road Bridge.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.35
Warrego Highway Landscaping
Dalby
Landscaping of Warrego Highway.
Western Downs Regional Council
$1.70
Ergon Building Upgrade
Chinchilla
Reconfigured and upgraded depot and amenities.
Ergon Energy
$24.40
Chinchilla Christian College Expansion (2 Stage)
Chinchilla
Expansion of the Chinchilla Christian College to accommodate prep to Year 12. The expansion included a new science lab, visual arts room, digital technologies room, food technologies room, industrial design and technologies room, and amenities.
Chinchilla Christian College
$3.20
Chinchilla Botanic Parklands
Chinchilla
Construction on the Chinchilla Botanic Parklands. The project will include bulk earthworks, civil construction, amenities facility, vegetation and garden areas, family play areas including a wet play area.
Western Downs Regional Council
$6.02
Cattle Feedlot Extension Fairlands
Jimbour East
Extension of cattle feedlot and associated infrastructure (999 SCU Feedlot).
Fairlands Farming Pty Ltd (ML Densley)
$1
Electricity Infrastructure
Columboola
132kV transmission line connection between Columboola Solar Farm and Columboola Substation.
Powerlink Queensland
-
Telecommunications Facility
Miles
70m triangular lattice tower.
NBN Co
$0.30
Telecommunications Facility
Taroom
50m triangular lattice tower.
NBN Co
$0.30
Dalby Central State School Extension
Dalby
Extensive repairs and extension to the administration building after fire damaged the school.
Department of Education & Training
$0.26
Hotel Refurbishment
Dalby
Full refurbishment of the existing Country Club Hotel, new kitchen, cocktail bar, main bar and cafĂŠ.
Country Club Dalby
$0.91
Wambo Medical Practice
Jandowae
Construction of a new single story medical centre.
Bach Dwyer Pty Ltd
$0.50
Myall Creek Linear Park Amos Street Precinct
Dalby
Landscaping of Amos Street Precinct.
Western Downs Regional Council
$1.99
Wandoan Water Main Replacement 600m in the CBD
Wandoan
Water main replacement.
Western Downs Regional Council
$0.28
Gaske Lane Stormwater Combined or Final Stage
Chinchilla
Improved drainage. Minor ongoing maintenance.
Western Downs Regional Council
$5.14
Liquid Stock Feeds Manufacturing
Dalby
Batching plant, molasses storage dam, silos, weighbridge and site office.
Performance Feeds Pty Ltd
-
Other
15 Western Downs Development Status Report June 2020
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